The Eyes of the Xingu
A journey into the Xingu peoples' worldview through the lenses of the Rede Xingu+ (organizations of indigenous peoples, associations of traditional communities, and civil society institutions).
Instituto Socioambiental - ISA
Rede Xingu+
Comunicadores da Rede Xingu+ na Floresta no Centro (2024-04-30) by "Paula Mercedes e Marcelo Lacerda / Bebinho Salgado / ISA "Instituto Socioambiental - ISA
The Eyes of the Xingu exhibition is an open window into how Indigenous and riverine peoples of the Xingu protected areas' corridor, between Pará and Mato Grosso states in Brazil, think and see the world.
Territórios dos Comunicadores Xingu+ by Instituto SocioambientalInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
In 20 images, Xingu basin communicators illustrate the marvels and the menaces to the way of life in their territories. In addition to the photos, the exhibition includes videos that offer a direct perspective on daily life, rituals, challenges, and the beauty of the Xingu.
Curated by Kujaesãge Kaiabi and the communicators, the exhibition invites society at large to see their reality beyond the framework of folk imagination, highlighting the intrinsic relationship between quality of life and territory protection.
Joelmir Silva e Silva
Joelmir Silva e Silva, riverine communicator from the Maribel community, Iriri River Extractive Reserve
Fim de tarde na Esec Terra do Meio (2023) by Joelmir Silva e SilvaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Dusk is considered a sacred time for rest at the Terra do Meio Ecological Station, a territory shared between riverine and indigenous populations in Pará
Joelmir Silva e Silva: Fim de Tarde (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Kamatxi Ikpeng
Kamatxi Ikpeng, communicator from the Ikpeng people of Moygu village, Xingu Indigenous Territory
Rio Xingu na região do Baixo Xingu, próximo à Aldeia Samaúma, do povo Kawaiwete (2023-08-22) by Kamatxi IkpengInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Worsened by climate change, the formation of sandbanks hinders boat navigation on the Xingu river, the primary link between villages in the territory
Kamatxi Ikpeng: Rio Xingu (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Ewelupi Waurá participa de uma reunião de governança (2023-04-05) by Kamatxi IkpengInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Ewelupi Waurá, leader of the Waurá people, attends a Xingu Indigenous Territory governance meeting at the Polo Diauarum community hub
Kamatxi Ikpeng: Ewelupi Waurá (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Incêndio provocado por um raio no Polo Pavuru, região do Médio Xingu (2023-12-10) by Kamatxi IkpengInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Fire spreads through Polo Pavuru community hub in December 2023. Caused by lightning, the fire was devastating: the next day, armadillos, pacas, and birds were found charred across the region
Kamatxi Ikpeng: Incêndio e Clima (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Kubenkákre Kayapó
Kubenkàkre Kayapó, communicator from the Mebêngókrê (Kayapó) people of Kôkrajmoró village in Kayapó Indigenous Territory
Mulheres Xinkrin e Kayapó participam de apresentação tradicional de canto e dança (2023-07-09) by Kubenkákre KayapóInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Xikrin and Kayapó women participate in a traditional presentation before a soccer match in the Las Casas Indigenous Territory
Kubenkàkre Kayapó: Mini Copa (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Nharapá Juruna
Nharapá Yudjá, communicator from the Yudjá (Juruna) people of Miratu village in Paquiçamba Indigenous Territory
Céu estrelado na aldeia Khikatxi (2022-05-12) by Nharapá JurunaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
The stars light up the Xingu dawn in the village of Khikatxi, Wawi Indigenous Territory (Mato Grosso state)
Nharapá Juruna: Amanhecer (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Po Yre Mekragnotire
Po Yre Mekragnotire, communicator from the Mebêngókrê (Kayapó) people of Kubenkokre village in Menkragnoti Indigenous Territory
Po Ê Kayapó, mestre de cerimônias da festa Panhte, com pintura corporal distinta (2021-12-21) by Po Yre MekragnotireInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Po Ê Kayapó's distinctive body paint highlights his role as master of ceremonies at the Panhte festival in the village of Kubenkokre, Menkragnoti Indigenous Territory
Po Yre Mekragnotire: Po Ê Kayapó (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Vista aérea da aldeia Kubenkokre, na Terra Indígena Menkragnoti (2022-09-29) by Po Yre MekragnotireInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Located in the Menkragnoti Indigenous Territory and on the banks of the Iriri river, the village of Kubenkokre is home to around 800 people
Po Yre Mekragnotire: Aldeia Kubenkokre (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Ioji Kayapó dançando durante a festa Panhte, na aldeia Kubenkokre (2021-12-21) by Po Yre MekragnotireInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Indigenous health service agent Ioji Kayapó participates in the Panthe festival, a ceremony involving the entire village of Kubenkokre, in the Menkragnoti Indigenous Territory
Po Yre Mekragnotire: Ioji Kayapó (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Kokoyamaratxi Renan Suya
Kokoyamaratxi Renan Suya, communicator from the Khīsetjê people of Khikatxi village in Wawi Indigenous Territory
Dança coletiva durante a tradicional festa de fim de ano na aldeia Khikatxi (2023-12-24) by Renan Khisetje / Aik ProduçõesInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Women, men, and children of the Khisetje people gather for a dance during the traditional end-of-year festival in the village of Khikatxi, Wawi Indigenous Territory
Renan Khisêtjê: Dança Coletiva (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Plantação de soja ameaça terra do povo Khisetje (2022-11-15) by Renan Khisetje / Aik ProduçõesInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Aerial view of a soybean plantation encroaching on land originally inhabited by the Khisetje Indigenous people
Renan Khisêtjê: Soja e Terra (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Tauana Kalapalo
Tauana Kalapalo, communicator from the Kalapalo people of Aiha village in Xingu Indigenous Territory
Crianças se divertem com brincadeira tradicional "ta", conhecida como rodilha (2017-07-20) by Tauana KalapaloInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
In the Kalapalo village, children enjoy a traditional game called ta, also known as rodilhas (a reference to the small rims players must shoot through)
Tauana Kalapalo: Rodilhas (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Tiogo Kalapalo distribuindo peixes para os moradores da Aldeia Aiha Kalapalo (2022-06-05) by Tauana KalapaloInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Tiogo Kalapalo distributes fish to Aiha Kalapalo village residents as part of the Kuarup ritual owner's thanksgiving rite
Tauana Kalapalo: Distribuição de Peixes (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Takulalu Kalapalo e Hegissa Kalapalo posam para a câmera (2023-02-05) by Tauana KalapaloInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Takulalu Kalapalo, seen on the left, and Hegissa Kalapalo pose together for a picture during the vibrant Tawarawana celebration, also known as the Fish Festival
Tauana Kalapalo: Crianças (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Ugisse Kalapalo durante pintura de um banco tradicional (2016) by Tauana KalapaloInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Ugisse Kalapalo focused on painting a traditional bench in the Kalapalo village, Xingu Indigenous Territory
Tauana Kalapalo: Banco de Madeira (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Grupo Kalapalo desfrutando de um banho refrescante (2022-06-04) by Tauana KalapaloInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Bathing is a common practice in the morning and late afternoon, which are favorite times for families, groups of children, and couples in the Kalapalo village
Tauana Kalapalo: Banho de Rio (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Jepi Kaiulu Kalapalo brinca alegremente com borboletas em frente à sua casa (2015-07-22) by Tauana KalapaloInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Jepi Kaiulu Kalapalo happily plays with butterflies outside their house in the Kalapalo village, Xingu Indigenous Territory
Tauana Kalapalo: Jepi e Borboleta (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Yamony Muriki Yawalapiti Kuikuro
Yamony Muriki Yawalapiti Kuikuro, communicator from the Yawalapiti people of Tuatuari village in Xingu Indigenous Territory
Ngrenhkàmôrô Kayapó, cacica da aldeia Aukre, durante a 3ª Marcha das Mulheres Indígenas (2023-09-13) by Yamony Muriki Yawalapiti KuikuroInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Ngrenhkàmôrô Kayapó, known as Dilma Kayapó, leader of the Aukre village in Kayapó Indigenous Territory, at the third Indigenous Women's March (3ª Marcha das Mulheres Indígenas) in September 2023
Yamony Yawalapiti: Ngrenhkàmôrô Kayapó (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Construção de Umatalhi, o centro cultural yawalapiti na aldeia Tuatuari (2023-10-03) by Yamony Muriki Yawalapiti KuikuroInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Construction of Umatalhi, a community hub in the village of Tuatuari, which aims to preserve and strengthen the culture of the Xingu Indigenous Territory
Yamony Yawalapiti: Construção de Umatalhi (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Retrato de Anaya Suya (2023-09-12) by Yamony Muriki Yawalapiti KuikuroInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Portrait of Anaya Suya, communicator of the Xingu Indigenous Territory Association (Associação Terra Indígena do Xingu), during the September 2023 Indigenous Women's March
Yamony Yawalapiti: Anaya Suya (2024) by Paula Mercedes and Mariana LacerdaInstituto Socioambiental - ISA
Production: Rede Xingu+ and Instituto Socioambiental
Support: Rainforest Foundation Norway and the European Union
Partners: Associação dos Moradores da Reserva Extrativistas do Iriri (Amoreri), Associação Floresta Protegida, Associação Terra Indígena do Xingu (ATIX), Associação Yudjá Mïratu Xingu (Aymïx) and Instituto Kabu
Exhibit partners: Cama Leão, Incentivem Soluções Culturais, Museu Nacional da República, Secretaria de Relações Internacionais and Secretaria de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Governo do Distrito Federal
Videos: Bebinho Salgado 45
About Rede Xingu+
With 53 members, the network of indigenous and riverine communicators of the Xingu (Rede de Comunicadores Indígenas e Ribeirinhos do Xingu) is part of the Rede Xingu+, a coalition of indigenous peoples' organizations, traditional community associations, and civil society institutions active in the Xingu river basin.
Meet the Rede Xingu+ communicators
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